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The Alamo Drafthouse is offering free movie tickets to Dallas ISD teachers and staff that present a valid faculty ID from March 7–March 17. The offer is only valid at the Alamo Drafthouse Dallas, 1005 S. Lamar, and Richardson, 100 S. Central Expressway, locations. The offer excludes special events. For more information, go here.

No matter what was on the lunch menu, seniors at Thomas Jefferson High School had a once-in-a-lifetime serving of Meat Loaf on Friday, March 6. The famous actor and musician returned to his alma mater, along with three fellow TJ grads, to receive Distinguished Alumni Awards from the school’s alumni association. Meat Loaf, known in school as Michael Aday, got his start in acting on the very stage he was standing on Friday. The Class of 1965 graduate shared a few things about how he found his path while at school. “My career started at this school, but it started…

The March 6 groundbreaking ceremony for Jose “Joe” May Elementary School attracted school and government officials, parents and students who wore lots of smiles. The event, marking the beginning of construction for the 100,000-square-foot school, was held at Francisco “Pancho” Medrano Middle School due to inclement weather. May Elementary is the last school to be built with funds from Dallas ISD’s 2008 Bond Program, and will serve 800 students in grades Pre-K through 5. To be located at 9818 Brockbank Drive, across from Medrano Middle School, the new campus will sit on 7.2 acres and include 39 classrooms, two computer…

As multiple TV critics have pointed out, “Empire,” a drama on Fox, is the biggest TV success in recent memory. Wendy Calhoun, the show’s co-executive producer/writer, is the driving force behind “Empire.” Also, it’s worth noting that Calhoun is a Dallas native who graduated from Booker T. Washington. Click here to read a profile from Dallas Morning News on the former Dallas ISD student.

Following the internal air quality incident at Lakewood Elementary this week, Dallas ISD installed a carbon monoxide detector at the school. The detector in the school’s boiler room ties into into the school’s alarm system, providing a direct notification if carbon monoxide levels rise to an unsafe level. The district is in preliminary efforts to install such carbon monoxide monitors at all other Dallas ISD schools, spokesman André Riley said. This effort is in preliminary stages and has not been finalized.

A leadership program at the South Dallas school is getting some positive recognition. The Leadership Cadet Corps at Billy Earl Dade Middle School is offered to seventh- and eighth-graders. The program, which stresses discipline, is part of the National Middle School Cadet Corps. Click here to read the profile on the program from Dallas Morning News.

WFAA 8 covered the inspiring story of Kymber’Lynn Jackson, the first female in Dallas ISD to bring home the UIL state wrestling championship title. Jackson, a student at North Dallas High School, is not your typical athlete. Click here to see the full report.

Dallas ISD kicked off its recruitment season with a job fair that targeted recent graduates and candidates with alternative teaching certification. The event was held March 3 at Adamson High School. The next, larger job fair is scheduled for March 21 at Conrad High School. At the March 21 job fair, district leaders will discuss initiatives such as the Teacher Excellence Initiative. The speeches at the job fair will be live streamed on the Dallas ISD website.

Exercising your body and your brain go hand in hand. Celebrate National Brain Awareness Week by adding simple healthy lifestyle tips to your daily routine, such as getting enough sleep and eating more vegetables. Make exercise a social gathering and invite friends for a 20-minute walk every day to increase brain productivity. A game of kickball is a fun way for parents and children to play together and get fit. Growing leaner and wiser at the same time? That’s a win-win!

As a follow up to internal air quality (IAQ) concerns at Lakewood Elementary that resulted in the evacuation of students and staff, the following overview is provided regarding the district’s response to the campus. Root Cause District staff determined that an owl blocked a vent stack on the roof from properly exhausting fumes from the boiler.  This caused fumes to back up into the boiler room and further into the building. Response On Monday, March 2, approximately 11 individuals-which include students and staff (about the usual number) went to the school clinic with various complaints. As it is still cold and…